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Safety Instructions .................................... 2-8
Operating Instructions
Oven Features.................................................. ..9
Controls............................................................. . 10
Time Features ......................................... . 11-12
Defrost Features........................................... .. 13
Menu Features ............................................. . 14
Sensor Features..................................... .. 15-17
More modes Features ............................... . 18
Power Levels................................................... . 19
Other Features ...................................... .. 20-21
Care and Cleaning......................... .. 22-23
Replacing the Light Bulb.......................... ... 24
Exhaust Features....................................... .... 24

Troubleshooting Tips

Before you call for service....................... .. 26
Optional Kits..................................................... ...8
Product Registration.................................... 27
Warranty ......................................................... . 29
Consumer Support...................................... . 30
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PVM1899
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Safety Instructions ........2-8 Owner’s Manual Operating Instructions PVM1899 Oven Features............9 Controls............. . 10 Time Features ......... . 11-12 Defrost Features..........13 Menu Features ..........14 Sensor Features........15-17 More modes Features ....... . 18 Power Levels........... . 19 Other Features ........
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this...
  • Page 3 GEAppliances.ca Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. „ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: „ This microwave is not approved or tested for ― Do not overcook food. Carefully attend marine use.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! ARCING If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem. „ Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry Arcing is the microwave term for pins, or gold-rimmed dishes, in sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by: the microwave.
  • Page 5 GEAppliances.ca WARNING! FOOD „ Foods cooked in liquids (such as pasta) „ Do not pop popcorn in your microwave may tend to boil more rapidly than foods oven unless in a special microwave popcorn containing less moisture. Should this occur, accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled refer to the Care and Cleaning of the for use in microwave ovens.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE Do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and the turntable support seated and in place. The turntable must be unrestricted so it can rotate. Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving.
  • Page 7: Grounding Instructions

    GEAppliances.ca MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE (cont.) „ use foil only as directed in this manual. When Follow these guidelines: using foil in the microwave oven, keep the foil use microwave-safe plastics only and use at least 1” (2.5 cm) away from the sides of the them in strict compliance with the cookware oven.
  • Page 8: Consumer Support Optional Kits

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain  conditions (see automatic Fan feature). Take Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based care to prevent the starting and spreading of  use.
  • Page 9: Oven Features

    About the features of your oven. GEAppliances.ca Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage Potato Defrost Cook Reheat Time Weight/Time Timer Express Cook On/Off 30 Sec. Turntable Surface Light Power Vent Level Clock Cancel Start...
  • Page 10: Controls

    About the cooking features of your microwave oven. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. Control panel Press button Function Settings Change basic settings Turntable Settings Clock (on/off) Clock Set time of day Sensor Auto Sensor Reheat Defrost Cook...
  • Page 11: Time Features

    About the time features. GEAppliances.ca Clock Clock Setting allows you to set the clock in 12 hour mode. Press CLOCK. Press the number keys to set the current time. Press START or Clock to confirm the clock. START/ Enter Clock Express Cook This is a quick way to set cooking time for 30 seconds.
  • Page 12: Time Features

    About the time features. Kitchen Timer Kitchen allows you to set the time up to 99 minutes Timer and 99 seconds. (on/off) Press KITCHEN TIMER. Press the number keys to set the timer. Press START or KITCHEN TIMER to confirm the setting.
  • Page 13: Defrost Features

    About the defrost features. GEAppliances.ca Weight Defrost AUTO DEFROST Use Weight Defrost for ground meat, meat pieces and poultry pieces. (Weight Defrost is from 0.5 lbs to 3 lbs.) (dEF1 for ground meat; dEF2 for meat pieces; dEF3 for poultry pieces.) Press AUTO DEFROST once or several times for Weight Defrost.
  • Page 14: Menu Features

    About the menu features. Popcorn To use the Popcorn feature: Place the package of popcorn in the center of the microwave. Press POPCORN repeatedly to select the weight. START/ Press START. POPCORN Enter Your popcorn bag may get stuck and stop rotating, but this will not affect the cooking performance.
  • Page 15: Sensor Features

    About the sensor features. GEAppliances.ca The Sensor Features detect the increasing humidity released during cooking. The oven automatically adjust the cooking time to various types and amounts of food. Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion - it may result in severely overcooked or burnt food.
  • Page 16 About the sensor features. Sensor Reheat Sensor Reheat allows you to microwave food choices with sensor. Press SENSOR REHEAT button. Press SENSOR REHEAT button to select START/ the menu you desire. Enter Press START. Sensor Reheat programs Program Food Quantity Sr-1 Dinner plate 8 to 16 oz.
  • Page 17 About the sensor features. GEAppliances.ca Sensor Cook Sensor Cook allows you to microwave food choices with sensor. Press SENSOR COOK button. Press SENSOR COOK button to select the START/ menu you desire. Enter Press START. Sensor Cook programs Display Food Quantity Sc-1 Baked Potato...
  • Page 18: More Modes Features

    About the sensor features. More Modes More Modes allows you to microwave food choices with sensor. Press MORE MODES button. Press MORE MODES button to select the START/ menu you desire, Enter Press START. For modes 1 to 4: press number keys to enter the desired weight category;...
  • Page 19: Power Levels

    About the power level features. GEAppliances.ca Variable power levels add flexibility to microwave cooking. The power levels on the microwave oven can be compared to the surface units on a range. Each power level gives you microwave energy a certain percent of the time. Power level 7 is microwave energy 70% of the time.
  • Page 20: Other Features

    About the other features. Clear/Off Clear Press the CLEAR/OFF button to stop and cancel cooking at any time. Control Lock-Out You may lock the control panel to prevent the oven from being accidentally started during Clear cleaning or being used by children. To lock or unlock the controls, press and hold the CLEAR/OFF button for three seconds.
  • Page 21 About the other features. GEAppliances.ca Settings Settings allow to change the default settings of your OTR. Settings Press the Settings pad. “SELECT SETTING ITEM 1 - BEEPER VOLUME, 2 - CLOCK MODE. Select the item to change the settings. See below tables for detail Guide Press START.
  • Page 22: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the oven. Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. this microwave oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Convenience Cooking Popcorn Beverage...
  • Page 23: How To Clean The Outside

    GEAppliances.ca Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel― they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. Convenience Cooking Time Popcorn...
  • Page 24: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Replacing the light bulb. Cooktop Lights/Nite Lights Replace with 120 volt, 30 watt (max) incandescent bulbs. Convenience Cooking Time Popcorn Beverage Cook Defrost Potato Reheat Time/Weight Timer Express Cook On/Off Clock Turntable Surface Light Power Vent Level 30 Sec. Start Cancel Pause disconnect the power at the main fuse or...
  • Page 25: Microwave Oven

    Before you call for service..GEAppliances.ca Dimming oven light and change in the Things That Are Normal With Your „ blower sound at power levels other than Microwave Oven high. Moisture on the oven door and walls while „ noises while oven is operating. „...
  • Page 26: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service..Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Cause What To Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be •...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    GE Microwave Oven Warranty. GEAppliances.ca All warranty service provided by our Factory Staple your receipt here. Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care ® Proof of the original technician. To schedule service, online, contact us purchase date is needed at GEAppliances.ca, or call 1.800.561.3344. Please...
  • Page 30: Consumer Support

    GE Appliances Website GEAppliances.ca Have a question or need assistance with your appliance? Try the gE appliances Website 24 hours a day, any day of the year! For greater convenience and faster service, you can now download Owner’s Manuals, order parts, catalogs.

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